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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.68, 1,591.53 and 756.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.68, 1,591.53 and 756.28 is: 1,131.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.68 : 1,591.53 = 756.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.68/1,591.53 = 756.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.68x = 1,591.53 × 756.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.68x = 1,203,642.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,642.31/1,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.58

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